valdemar has written 10 posts

FARC a terrorist organization? ...apparently not.

This morning, the municipal court of Copenhagen, Denmark found all accused in the danish "FARC support"-case not-guilty of charges. Here's an article from Houston Chronicle prior to the trial. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5375693.html The outcome of this is quite a surpise since a donation was made directly to FARC's Raul Reyes. As far as I know FARC is on EU's Terror list. Ciao, Valdemar ...

By valdemar on 2007-12-13 09:21:31. 24 comments.

Best beach around Cartagena

When I visited Cartagena back in 2001 the nicest, cleanest and most peacefull beach I could find was Playa Blanca. The extemely annoying sellers on the beaches close to the city seems not only to piss off me but also the colombian vacationers. I am taking my girl to Cartagena in October and we would like to know if Playa Blanca still is the best option? Any advice would be appreciated including how to get there. I am looking forward to visit this colonial pearl again.

Are there a ...

By valdemar on 2006-09-26 17:51:44. 5 comments.

Getting engaged -> married... HELP

I hope someone can give me a little advice on this topic from a colombian viewpoint.

In June I am going to see my novia in Cali (and ask her to marry me). I have known her and her family for many years and stayed with them several times while in Colombia. I am of the impression that to "follow the rules" I must ask her parents for permission whereafter we hopefully will acquire their approval. Is this correct ??

Ok, now we assume that this went well.

By valdemar on 2006-05-29 00:47:54. 4 comments.

Ban ANNCOL?

The colombian government has asked the danish government to act against ANNCOL's web server (apparently based in Denmark). This happend shortly after later years controversy, where the movement "oproer" arranged a donation event to collect money for Las Farc. The danish intelligence bureau PET, investigated the case for 2 months without receiving any proof from the colombian goverment supporting the allegation that it should be linked to the Farc. I would like to hear you oppinion on the followi ...

By valdemar on 2006-01-21 15:22:59. 13 comments.

Bucaramanga Experts?

Me and my girlfriend are visiting Bucaramanga next week -for the first time. We're looking for a really nice place to stay and would be interested in knowing what things there are to do in and around the city. I guess our accommodation budget will be a maximum of 100$ a night, but anything less will definetley be welcome.

please give me some good ideas !!

Valdemar ...

By valdemar on 2005-12-06 20:20:16. 7 comments.

Vota por una reina virtual

Por favor entra a www.llanera.com y vota por Arauca Marcela !!! (reina virtual).

es la mas linda nena.... o que piensas tu ??

By valdemar on 2005-11-20 14:03:02. 1 comments.

Arauca - Bucaramanga transport

I'm tring to find out how much a return ticket is from Arauca to Bucaramanga. Anyone knows a telephone number or an email adress I can contact.. or even an online internet booking service ? As an alternative I'm considering bus transport .. is that recommendable in this region ?

Furthermore does anyone know if there is a direct flight between Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja ?

Valdemar ...

By valdemar on 2005-10-16 14:14:28. 3 comments.

Barrancabermeja?

Hi, I'm going to work for Ecopetrol in Barrancabermeja for a year or more. Any colombians from around here who can tell me about this place? I have an idea it is not the safest place in Colombia. Would it be possible to leave the city for some exploring or would that not be recommended? What is Barranbercameja comparable to, Barranquilla, Cali, Medellin?? these are some of the places I have been...

Hoping to hear from you
Valdemar ...

By valdemar on 2005-02-26 08:53:40. 4 comments.

Houston - Colombia

I'm moving to Houston for 3 years within a month. I will need to go to Bogotá, Cali and Cartagena from time to time. Does any one know if there is a direct connection? I'm hoping there is a direct flight to at least one of these cities, but a request on the internet brings me around Miami first.
Also, I need to improve my spanish while I live in Houston and I'm looking for private lessons as I won't be able to meet up in a class regulary. If anyone living in Houston should be interested ...

By valdemar on 2005-01-04 10:39:33. 5 comments.

Minimum salary in Colombia?

I just realised my friend is earning something like 15000 Pesos a day for working in a shop in Cartagena. She works 10-11 hours everyday in this shop and that's all they pay her. What the hell is that all about.. is that normal ?? I would like to know if this is a normal salary level in Colombia, considering it is her first job as a seller. She's selling hats, bags etc. She speaks fluently english and can therefore easily communicate with all the tourists in Cartagnea. It sound to me like crazy ...

By valdemar on 2005-01-01 08:21:38. 63 comments.